1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T790 BGD
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 165,359 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T790 BGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 165,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T790 BGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (T790 BGD) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
T790 BGD Mileage History
- 06/10/2022160,259 mi
- 18/09/2023161,619 mi+1,360 mi
- 04/10/2024163,111 mi+1,492 mi
- 30/09/2025164,285 mi+1,174 mi
- 05/10/2026165,359 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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